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Loss of oil pressure in engine - 1998 Dodge Ram 1500
The first task is to determine what is causing the low oil pressure. Only then will we know what the other options may be. Typical causes of low oil pressure are a bad oil pump, low oil level, oil leaks,...
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Where is the transaxle cooler lines located?
External coolers plumbed to the radiator were used in the 1999 TL model but not in later models. Consequently, there is no external cooler to tap into. Draining the transmission fluid and changing the filter is more than adequate. It...
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Gear shifter flopping around.
The shifter linkage on these vehicles are known to have shift cable connector ends that brake and fall off of the linkage ball on the shifter mechanism. The fix is to replace the end lock or the cable assembly on...
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The engine EPC lights came on suddenly when I was driving.
Hi there. The EPC light and check engine light are coming on for there is something that is not functioning correctly on your engine. Either get a digital data scanner to scan the codes stored in your computer or have...
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A.c blows cold air when stopped but after driving for a few mins it makes a hissing sound and blows hot air
It could be that the evaporator is freezing up. If the air conditioner works TOO well, ice can form on the evaporator core. When that happens the AC will blow hot air until the ice melts. There is supposed to...
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Automatic won't shift
It sounds like your shifter cable may have come loose. What happens over time the bushing for the the shifter cable that connects to the linkage on the transmission becomes worn and needs replacing because it will not stay connected....
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Does guaranteed 2 pass mess up motors ?
Hello, thank you for writing in. While this product may not directly effect a perfectly good engine, if there are other issues with it, the problems may be exaggerated by the product. Also keep in mind that the product is...
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Misfire rough idle
Changing the radiator should not have caused a misfire. Replacing the plugs and the MAP sensor was a great idea. What we commonly refer to as the O2 sensor is not located in the fuse box. There are two O2...
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how do i notice that car bearing need to be replaced im using ford figo
Worn out wheel bearings make a rumbling sound. If you jack up the rear of the vehicle and spin the wheel by hand, you can feel and hear the worn bearing. Compare it to the other side. You also may...
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There is no cold or hot air blowing, butI can hear the switches and fan turn on
Many common faults will cause your 2006 Infiniti G35 to have no cold or hot air coming from the vents. It is good that you can hear the fan as this is an important step in diagnosis. If the you...
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How do I erase the function button codes on the universal garage door opener?
The Universal Garage Door Opener comes with a control panel with programmable function keys. These keys can be erased at any time. To erase the Function button codes. Hold down the two outside Function buttons. When you see the...
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Speed dropping suddenly while driving
If this issue is occurring while you've engaged the cruise control, then this may be caused by a bad or failing cruise control brake switch or transmission speed sensor. If this issue is happening with the cruise control not active,...
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No energy in the car - 1999 Nissan Maxima
Hi and thank you for contacting YourMechanic. If all fuses and the battery check out, then it sounds like there is a ground issue. Check for corrosion on the black ground cable for the battery. Make sure all connections are...
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Car not running good
Hello. Codes P0174 and P0453 are for the engine management and emissions systems. P0174 is the trouble code for a lean condition on engine bank 2. A lean condition occurs when the vehicle air fuel mixture is lacking in fuel,...
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Intermittent clunk under floorboard
Ball joints are a fairly common repair item on these trucks and when they fail, customers usually explain some of the same symptoms you are describing now. There is an allowable amount of play for some components as there must...
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Belt or tensioner squeaking.
This issue could be either part or the need to replace both. The belt if worn could cause the noise. The tensioner may not provide enough tension and could be the problem/. If the tensioner is bad then it is...
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I'm having problem with my electrical in my 2004 Oldsmobile Alero the driver Wendell do not let down the passenger window let down
Hi Emmanuel. Thanks for contacting us tonight. When you have an electrical issue like this, the first step is to determine the root source of the problem. In your case, since you are frequently blowing a fuse, its more than...
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How much horsepower does my car have, and what is the correct tire pressure?
Hi there. According to the factory, your 2009 Jeep Wrangler with the 3.8L V-6 engine has 202 horsepower. The recommended tire pressure for your vehicle, assuming it's a Rubicon edition, would be 37 lbs of pressure on all four tires....
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Power steering - 2007 Pontiac Grand Prix
Hi. It is very difficult to tell you size of the belts that would needed to eliminate the power steering pump without measuring some things on the car. If I had to guess, you may need a belt that is...
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Loss of power using turbo
It sounds like the vehicle is going into limp mode. This occurs when the powertrain control module (PCM) (also known as the electrical control unit) has determined there is an overboost condition. The computer disables the turbo to prevent damage...
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Ignition cylinder locked.
Hello, it sounds like you have a broken ignition key tumbler. A new tumbler will have to installed since the old one will get destroyed while being removed. Have a qualified mechanic replace your ignition lock assembly to fix the...
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battery
It is certainly possible and legal to extend the length of your cables to fit a particular battery. However, I would strongly recommend taking the battery back to where you got it from and exchanging it for the correct...
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Engine froze up
Hi there. If the engine will not crank over even with a fully charged battery, then there is another problem. If it is suspected that the engine is frozen then a mechanic would typically try turning over the engine by...
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My 2002 saturn vue loses speed going up hill what could it be
Hi Evanie. Thanks for contacting us tonight. Generally speaking, acceleration issues while climbing are typically caused by ignition system parts or fuel system components that are worn out or clogged with excessive carbon deposits. Essentially, the engine struggles to correctly...